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I'm at the front end of investigating replacing the windows in my house. Since I'm having to finance a roof replacement anyway, I figure that this would be a good time to replace the windows and avail myself of the 30% tax credit on materials.
The contractor that is doing my roof also does windows and siding, so I figured I'd start the process by having him give me an estimate. I'll get others before deciding, but it's a good starting point.
He says he has been using "RBS Performance Plus", which apparently is the house brand (for lack of a better term) for Richard's Supply, a supply chain here in the midwest.
From what little research I've done, apparently it's not uncommon for there to be regional brands of windows as opposed to national (Pella, Simonton, etc.)? What should I be looking for when trying to compare vinyl replacement windows in the same cost range?
Has anyone used these?
Here is a link to the brochure PDF at Richards: http://www.richards-supply.com/Proof.pdf
In a nutshell (not sure how many of these are relevant and how many are marketing):
Double-pane
Low E with Argon gas
Foam-filled frame
15-year glass warranty
Energy Star Rated
NFRC Certified
U-Value: 0.30
SHGC: 0.29
I will admit that not only am I a novice when it comes to this information, but I am cynical and paranoid when it comes to the whole window industry. About 8 years ago I investigated having the windows done, and the dog-and-pony, song-and-dance, high-pressure sales pitch that these carnies, err... "salesmen" engage in is downright offensive. I am loathing the prospect of soliciting bids for this work and having to endure the sales process.
Any advice/recommendations would be appreciated. Regionwise, I'm located in central Illinois, if that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance.
The contractor that is doing my roof also does windows and siding, so I figured I'd start the process by having him give me an estimate. I'll get others before deciding, but it's a good starting point.
He says he has been using "RBS Performance Plus", which apparently is the house brand (for lack of a better term) for Richard's Supply, a supply chain here in the midwest.
From what little research I've done, apparently it's not uncommon for there to be regional brands of windows as opposed to national (Pella, Simonton, etc.)? What should I be looking for when trying to compare vinyl replacement windows in the same cost range?
Has anyone used these?
Here is a link to the brochure PDF at Richards: http://www.richards-supply.com/Proof.pdf
In a nutshell (not sure how many of these are relevant and how many are marketing):
Double-pane
Low E with Argon gas
Foam-filled frame
15-year glass warranty
Energy Star Rated
NFRC Certified
U-Value: 0.30
SHGC: 0.29
I will admit that not only am I a novice when it comes to this information, but I am cynical and paranoid when it comes to the whole window industry. About 8 years ago I investigated having the windows done, and the dog-and-pony, song-and-dance, high-pressure sales pitch that these carnies, err... "salesmen" engage in is downright offensive. I am loathing the prospect of soliciting bids for this work and having to endure the sales process.
Any advice/recommendations would be appreciated. Regionwise, I'm located in central Illinois, if that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance.